Comments about ‘6 ways to do Christmas for the neighbors’

A few years ago, our neighbors sent out a letter that invited all neighbors to
come to their home (garage, actually) and bring canned food items for the Utah
Food Bank. We enjoy a portable fire pit, hot cocoa, donuts, and visiting with
neighbors. It's easy, family oriented, community-service based, not
terribly time or money consuming, and it's great to sit for a few minutes
and converse face-to-face with neighbors. I find it to be a wonderful way to
celebrate the season.

Forget all the sugary treats for the neighbors who probably already have a
shopping cart full of sugary gifts from everyone else in the neighborhood and
most of the stuff will end up in the garbage or making the dog sick. Instead -
do something for someone instead. Visit someone who is lonely. Repair something
that is broken for someone who is in need. Instead of toffee - give some bread
and milk to a needy family - maybe even within your own family. The idea here is
to break with tradition and do something that matters - really matters no matter
how small.